Legal Frameworks for Decarbonizing the Shipping Industry. The global shipping industry faces an unprecedented challenge in its efforts to decarbonize operations and meet ambitious climate targets set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). This paper examines the effectiveness of current international regulations and emerging market-based measures in achieving the IMO’s 2050 decarbonization goals. The analysis […]

Blockchain Technology and the Future of Maritime Trade Finance: Legal Implications and Regulatory Challenges The maritime industry serves as a cornerstone of global trade, facilitating the international movement of goods. Blockchain technology has emerged as a potential disruptor in this sector, promising to revolutionize maritime trade finance processes. This thesis examines the legal implications and […]

Marine Plastic Pollution in the North Pacific Gyre: Monitoring and Mitigating Impacts The North Pacific Gyre, a vast circular current system spanning an area larger than the continental United States, has garnered attention due to the accumulation of marine debris, particularly plastic waste. This phenomenon, commonly referred to as the “Great Pacific Garbage Patch,” poses […]